POLICE: Gananoque fire is arson

GANANOQUE – Town police are seeking the public’s help as they investigate a case of arson that happened in the west end last week.

In the early morning hours of May 8, the Gananoque Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at a residence in a west-end residential part of town, police reported Tuesday afternoon.

“Further investigation revealed that the fire had been deliberately set by unknown person(s),” police added.

Police and fire officials were unavailable for comment and a police service statement provided no further details.

Officers want to speak with anyone who may have information relating to the incident.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Gananoque Police Service at 613-382-4422. People can also provide anonymous information by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).